Nick Sirianni on Jalen Hurts medical check: "Doctors have to do their job"
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Key Points:
- Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was sidelined for a concussion evaluation during Monday night’s game, missing a critical drive that ended with an interception by Andy Dalton.
- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni expressed frustration but emphasized the necessity of prioritizing player safety and allowing medical staff to perform their duties.
- Sirianni avoided entering the concussion evaluation tent, likely influenced by previous league penalties against other coaches for similar actions.
- The coaching staff must adapt to situations where players are unavailable due to concussion protocols, underscoring the importance of health over immediate game strategy.
